Vasichko

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Since the RX8 runs very hot, couldnt I find another thermostat with the same dimensions but one that fully opens at 180 degrees and have no issues?

ken-x8

You could probably find one, but I would not recommend doing that. The factory thermostat is selected to hold the engine at an intended design temperature. Putting a lower one in would make it run too cool.

If the standard stat is opening all the way and your car is running hotter than intended, a cooler one won't help - it would open all the way, too.

Ken

Vasichko

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Ah ok

05rex8

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If you purchase the cobb accessport from mazdamaniac, it turns the fans on at 180 degrees, thus keeping temps down. Plus a ton of other things it can do.

Easy_E1

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Stampede! I wish it was that easy of a solution for my overheating issues.

Easy_E1

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^ I have one of the three ready to go in.

09Factor

thats bad Ray

Jedi54

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I've got 1/3, should be aquiring at least 1 other component soon.

Huey52

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As others have said, our stock T'stats are higher rated for emissions purposes. Keep in mind that one of the reasons the rotary doesn't get as good fuel efficieincy as a comparable piston engine is its relatively low thermal mass. This is a compromise to keep it warmer. All design is compromise.

09Factor

Yep, Thought about it on the way to work this morning.